Leery

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

cautious or wary

“She was leery of accepting the too-good offer.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

leer·y

Related Words

Synonyms

mistrustfulsuspiciousuntrustingwary

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Leery" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Leery" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Leery

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “leery” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

beery jeery leary leeky leers lepry lyery peery veery

Words you can make from Leery

Shorter words formed from the letters in “leery”.

eely eery eyer eyre reel rely

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “leery”.

freely merely

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